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| Lise
Gloede, R.D., speaking at the 2003 National Conference. |
By
Lise Gloede, Registered Dietician (originally published in "Scleroderma
Voice," 2001, #4)
The purpose of this article is to identify nutritional needs in scleroderma
and provide practical food advice, with the two goals of minimizing
nutrition-related side effects and to improve your overall nutritional
health.
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DANVERS,
Mass. – Joseph P. Camerino, Ph.D., of Baldwinsville,
N.Y. was elected the new Chair of the Board for the Scleroderma
Foundation at the December board meeting. His two-year term
began Jan. 1. |
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Novagali
Pharma has reported the successful completion of a Phase II
clinical study of its ophthalmic formulation of Cyclosporine
A. The results demonstrate the safety of Nova22007 in patients
suffering from Sjögren syndrome associated with keratoconjunctivitis
sicca (dry eye syndrome), and indicate trends towards efficacy.
Nova22007 is a proprietary cationic emulsion enabling an optimal
penetration of Cyclosporine A in tissues of the eye surface. |
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BETHESDA,
Maryland – The Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation,
the recognized advocate for Sjögren’s Syndrome,
will have a regional seminar designed to educate and serve
Sjögren’s patients and their families in the upper
Midwest. |
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On October 5, the FDA approved safety labeling revisions for
lisinopril tablets (Prinivil, made by Merck & Co, Inc.)
to warn of the rare risk for head/neck angioedema and hepatic
failure associated with its use. |
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If you didn't walk last year you missed out on a ton of fun!
Check out our walk page, learn about the event, and find a
walk near you. |
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In
addition to our nationwide network of Chapters
and Support
Groups, we offer you electronic ways to connect with other
people. |
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Jan. 14 (Sat.): Texas
Bluebonnet Chapter Hosts Medical Workshop. (Houston, Texas)
Jan. 21 (Sat.): Cooking
Up a Storm for Scleroderma. (Ocala, Fla.) |
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